Three Year Lecturer in The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Title InformationFaculty TitleLecturer IJob Class Code00050FLSAExemptPosition InformationPosting NumberFRGV0981Working TitleThree Year Lecturer in The School of Mathematical and Statistical SciencesNumber of Vacancies3LocationRio Grande ValleyDivision/OrganizationDivision of Academic AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 yearsTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTE1Scope of Job3-year Lecturer starting 8/24/2020 to teach undergraduate courses including College Algebra, Precalculus, Elementary Statistical Methods, Contemporary Mathematics, Calculus, and Linear Algebra.Minimum QualificationsM.S./M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited university.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsUTRGVand the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) highly value collaborative efforts between faculty to increase student success. School-wide initiatives are in place to coordinate teaching in core courses to assure equity and increase effective teaching practices.UTRGVand theSMSSstrive to hire faculty that can help lead these efforts. The successful candidates will be expected to advance and support the teaching mission of the school, to promote diversity and inclusivity, to be committed to student success, and to participate in appropriate service activities.SMSSvalues our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.Teaching: Given thatUTRGVis a distributed university, faculty may be required to teach online or hybrid courses or teach at different locations. Faculty may be required to teach lower level courses and/or upper level courses and/or statistics courses atUTRGV; candidates should include documentation of experience and/or ability to teach these courses as well as documentation of innovative teaching methods and strategies, use of technology, and diverse assessment tools. Candidates may consult theSMSSwebsite for the courses they would teach atUTRGVand should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness in analogous courses. Evidence may include student letters, student evaluations, or letters from supervisor’s attesting to the candidate’s effectiveness. Faculty will be expected to integrate next generation technology and customized learning to maximize student success. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)UTRGVoffers bilingual instruction and courses in Spanish, Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.Service: Service to the university community is an integral part of the faculty members’ responsibilities. In accordance with the UT System Regents’ Rules, faculty will perform curricular tasks auxiliary to teaching and research, e.g. serve on committees, attend to administrative and disciplinary tasks/functions, and foster intellectual curiosity and integrity in the student body; and use professional expertise to perform services that benefit society and the broader professional community. Candidates need to provide evidence that they have the ability to provide service to the university and will provide outreach to the community.Research: The primary focus of Lecturers will be in areas of teaching and service, and although research is not required,UTRGVencourages all its faculty, including Lecturers, to engage in scholarship. Scholarly activities include presenting their work at professional meetings, publishing, or participating in research. Candidates are encouraged to include evidence of research activities.Preferred QualificationsPh.D. or terminal degree in mathematics or statistics with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics, extensive teaching experience at a university or college campus, and proven teaching effectiveness.License or Certification Required?NoSalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date09/01/2020Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementUTRGVis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, generic information or veteran status.UTRGVand theSMSSare dedicated to advance and provide equitable opportunities and are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community and strongly encourages women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for these positions. Diversity is integral to UTRGV’s achievement of excellence thus it supports and provides equal opportunity in its education, services, and administration, as well as research. Different backgrounds, viewpoints, and perspectives are sought after and encouraged; we welcome applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.Open Date12/01/2019Close DateAdditional InformationUTRGVis a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead ofTRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to ApplicantsComplete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; AllUTRGVemployees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/23405Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

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